Cherokee County property record for 169 Lemon Drop Ln, Murphy, NC 28906 · Last verified October 2025
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 680 sqft · built 2012 |
| Lot Size | 0.95 acres (41,382 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $276,500 (Aug 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $964 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 454200376661000 |
| Primary APN | 454200376661000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 680 sqft Heated Area |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2012 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2015 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Cathedral/Clerestory |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 41,382 sqft (0.95 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 218 ft deep x 271 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 64 sqft |
| Deck Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 63527 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 169 LEMON DROP LN |
| City | MURPHY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28906-5780 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 20A SEC 1 BIG ROCK 1692/562 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20A |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SHOAL CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2026 |
| Census Tract | 930606 |
Source: Cherokee County records · APN 454200376661000
Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Verified Secondary Owner |
| Mailing Address | 169 LEMON DROP LN, MURPHY, NC 28906-5780 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage HOMESTAR FINANCIAL CORP |
| Jul 12, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 28, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 28, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 30, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 4313 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1763 / 199 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 169 LEMON DROP LN, MURPHY, NC 28906-5780 |
| Document Number | 1692/562 |
| Book / Page | 1692 / 562 |
| Map Reference | MB 1353 PG 615-619 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 6569 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 15, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $465.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 169 LEMON DROP LN, 169, MURPHY, NC 28906-5780 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 169 LEMON DROP LN, MURPHY, NC 28906-5780 |
| Document Number | 1692565 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1692/565 |
| Name | HOMESTAR FINANCIAL CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 12, 2018 |
| Property Address | 169 LEMON DROP LN, MURPHY, NC 28906-5780 |
| Document Number | 01591/0496 |
| Book / Page | 01591 / 0496 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 09, 2018 |
| Instrument | 03340 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 13, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $250.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 80 MERRIAMS HOLW, 80, MURPHY, NC 28906-9081 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 372 SABIN RD, SPENCER, NY 14883-9590 |
Source: Cherokee County records · Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cherokee County |
| Unified School District | Cherokee County Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $964.00 | $124,700 (-0.91%) | $124,700 (-0.91%) Land $15,000 Building $109,700 |
| 2023 | $125,850 | $125,850 Land $15,000 Building $110,850 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cherokee County (37039C), updated February 5, 2020 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 69% of the US · above 91% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 324 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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